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Posen Family History

Posen Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Poznań (German Posen) in west-central Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Posen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Posen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Posen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Posen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Posen families in 1891.
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What did your Posen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Posen. 100% of Posen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Posen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 885 immigration records available for the last name Posen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21,000 military records available for the last name Posen. For the veterans among your Posen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Posen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Posen in 1962 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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